Michael E. Derrick

Michael E. Derrick, 65, of Reeders, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Bonnie L. (Drury) Derrick.

Born Sept. 24, 1947, in East Stroudsburg, he was a son of the late Emmitt C. and Lorraine E. (Singer) Derrick. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County and a 1966 graduate of Pocono Mountain High School.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War.

He was a member of Reeders United Methodist Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2540, East Stroudsburg and George N. Kemp American Legion Post 346, East Stroudsburg. He also was a past member of Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co., Reeders.

Since 1996, he had worked for Stiff Oil Co. of Stroudsburg and, prior to that, he worked for Peoples Coal in Stroudsburg for 21 years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Jason Derrick and his wife, Wendy, of Benton; his stepson, Cliff H. Oppelt of Reeders; his three brothers: Ronald F. Derrick and his wife, Barbara, and Joseph A. Derrick and his wife, Beth, all of Reeders; and James David Derrick and his wife, Kathleen, of Cresco; two grandsons and four granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews.

There will be no viewing. Memorial funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Co., Route 715, Reeders, with Pastor Larry Mark officiating. Cremation will be private at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Michael's name either to Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department, 2176 Route 715, Reeders, PA 18352; or to Reeders United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 187, Reeders, PA 18352.